our front porch

BRAND NEW! Our In the Kitchen Video Series

2012-01-21T09:40:00.000-08:00

The Artist: Migdalia Caban

2012-01-20T10:13:00.000-08:00

Wren Bay promotional video (Please read description)

2012-01-19T19:08:00.000-08:00

Owl City - Swimming In Miami (AWESOME PICTURES.)

2012-01-18T10:38:00.000-08:00

Ernesto - La Borinquena

2012-01-16T11:35:00.000-08:00

From Prada To Nada Movie Trailer Official

2012-01-16T11:31:00.000-08:00

Proverbs 31

2012-01-16T11:22:00.000-08:00

Carrie Underwood - All-American Girl

2012-01-16T11:20:00.000-08:00

Everybody's All American

2012-01-16T11:17:00.000-08:00

Every Time We Say Goodbye - Trailer

2012-01-16T11:14:00.000-08:00

Where the heart is Trailer 2000

2012-01-16T11:13:00.000-08:00

Proverbs 31

2012-01-16T11:03:00.000-08:00

Volare - Dean Martin

2012-01-16T10:29:00.000-08:00

RVing - a flexible and frugal way of life

2012-01-16T08:56:00.000-08:00

Fifth Avenue - New York, New York

2012-01-16T08:16:00.000-08:00

National Anthem of Puerto Rico (Vocal)

2012-01-16T07:52:00.000-08:00

Preciosa Marc Anthony

2012-01-16T07:42:00.000-08:00

Llegando a Puerto Rico

2012-01-16T07:35:00.000-08:00

DE TIERRAS LEJANAS - HECTOR LAVOE - MUSICA NAVIDEÑA

2012-01-16T04:19:00.000-08:00

Beyoncé USA National Anthem Live @ Super Bowl 2004 [HQ]

2012-01-16T04:10:00.000-08:00

Navidad que vuelve - Un año que viene, otro que se va Billo's

2012-01-16T04:05:00.000-08:00

Christmas in New York

2012-01-16T04:00:00.000-08:00

Christmas in New York City 2010

2012-01-16T03:58:00.000-08:00

Mariah Carey - All I Want For Christmas Is You

2012-01-16T03:57:00.000-08:00

Arigato from Japan Earthquake Victims

2012-01-15T07:20:00.000-08:00

Comerio es Sabor

2012-01-03T08:59:00.000-08:00

ABBA-Happy new year

2012-01-01T02:45:00.000-08:00

Marc Anthony - Preciosa Live HD Puerto Rico

2011-12-31T09:12:00.000-08:00

PUERTO RICO Y SU MUSICA --RAMITO

2011-12-26T09:31:00.000-08:00

Un año que viene, otro que se va.wmv

2011-12-22T08:59:00.000-08:00

Christmas Flash Mob by Journey of Faith at South Bay Galleria - official...

2011-12-22T08:39:00.000-08:00

Como somos los puertorriqueños

2011-12-20T17:11:00.000-08:00

ASÍ ERA PUERTO RICO - VALLE DE COLLORES.wmv

2011-12-20T17:00:00.000-08:00

HIMNO DE PUERTO RICO

2011-12-20T16:47:00.000-08:00

DE TIERRAS LEJANAS - HECTOR LAVOE - MUSICA NAVIDEÑA

2011-12-20T09:32:00.000-08:00

Gloria Estefan - Arbolito De Navidad

2011-12-19T10:14:00.000-08:00

Angels We Have Heard on High - Andrea Bocelli and David Foster

2011-12-19T09:17:00.000-08:00

The Christmas Guest

2011-12-18T09:02:00.000-08:00

Shame & Empathy by Dr. Brené Brown

2011-12-17T08:13:00.000-08:00

Christmas in New York City 2010

2011-12-12T09:02:00.000-08:00

New York 'What's On' Christmas Season 2011*

2011-12-12T08:04:00.000-08:00

2011-11-29T08:03:00.001-08:00

When I got up this morning, you were on my mind....love Susan Branch! I didn't know,. she's a self-taught artist. Wow! gives me hope :) to just do it!... I would love to find a favorite picture and Re-Create: Scripture Pictures Cards.

2011-11-29T07:19:00.001-08:00

STILLMEADOW FARM & GLADYS TABER .. Read some of her books when I lived in New England...loved them and wish to read some more... will keep you posted on Quotes and antidotes.. Where could I go to find more beauty than in these New England hills? Drifting blue haze over the woods, long light over the tawny fields...Beauty to spare for all my needs. ~Gladys Taber~

2011-11-29T06:05:00.001-08:00

~Praise God~ "How many are your works, O Lord! In Wisdom you made them all; the earth is full of your creatures." Psalm 104:24....Morning Everyone, Sorry it's been ever sooo long. We've had a hectic summer our landlady visited us in May asking us to give up our apt. due to unforeseen financial changes she was experiencing. We had just received a new refrigerator & light fixtures.Our son's wife family 'In Love's' offered us a bedroom in their home and we've been here since July. It's a really nice & pretty small town in N.Calif. The bedroom is yellow and comfy. We've since been given a black cat. Our neighbor,who had a few kittens became ill and was unable to keep them.Her senior cat Sweetpea came to live with us in August and we love him dearly. He is my answered prayer for a home-less cat. Our Front Porch has come to full fruition when I see him sitting on the Veranda..Lately though he's been crying alot to go outside. He sees one of the kittens poking his paw under the door and it drives him crazy. He starts crying 'OUT'!!!.....
Yesterday, we sat with Sweetpea outside in the sun and he loves the sun, except sometimes he goes out into the middle of the road. He had a wonderful time with me chasing him around. On a sad note he walked up the road two houses up to his old owners house and sat on the grass and went up the steps and stractted the welcome mat....he didn't sit on the bench though (where I'd find him when she was at the hospital). Tomorrow, Lord willing, I hope to take Sweetpea and my husband to the plaza across the street and watch the autumn leaves fall. I heard and saw they are large & leather like....hope it's a Sunny-day.....Lord willing..

Life In a Jar: The Irena Sendler Story - KTWU's "Sunflower Journeys"

2011-06-07T20:40:00.000-07:00

1st Quarter Project Elizabeth Blackwell

2011-05-15T13:14:00.000-07:00

Father's love letter

2011-05-11T08:27:00.000-07:00

SABY KAMALICH

2011-05-08T16:42:00.000-07:00

A Tele-Novela I use to watch when I got home from work back in 1969...my mami would be eating out of a small bowl and say....Sientate, que ya enpeso 'Simplemente Maria'....Sit down, Cause it started, 'Simple Mary'...I use to love the beginning theme song: Of a young girl coming to America and all the changes she went through.

DAN INGRAM - 77 WABC RADIO - 1965 East Coast Blackout

2011-04-24T22:24:00.000-07:00

Lilly Pulitzer Retrospective

2011-04-17T03:01:00.000-07:00

Nicaragua

2011-04-14T16:09:00.000-07:00

To New Mexico With Love

2011-04-03T15:35:00.000-07:00

WELCOME TO MY BOOK NOOK....

2011-04-03T14:48:00.000-07:00

Here are the books I am currently considering for the month of April

Remember: Enjoy noting your favorite quotes....

A STILL & QUIET SPIRIT....by Cathy Messecar

2011-04-03T14:14:00.000-07:00

Our sister In Christ Cathy Messecar has written a new book!...titled: A Still & Quiet Spirit. I just found out today. I'm so excited because it's an answered prayer...I've been thinking and praying about reading christian literature especially written by our sister's in Christ. I came across this web-site called Bustle & Spurs their featured writter Lena Nelson Dooley interviewed Cathy Messecar writer of 'Still & Quiet Spirit'. I was so excited reading all about how she goes about creating these wonderful devotional books and plans to write more. How great is that!...you can read all about it at these sites.

Remember: Have 'A Still & Quiet Spirit' on our Lord's Sunday reading Cathy Messecar devotional books.
Credit: http://lenanelsondoodley.blogspot.com/
Extra Credit: http://www.cathymessecar.com/

THE STAINED GLASS PICKUP by Cathy Messecar

2011-04-03T13:43:00.000-07:00

I've been reading her devotional book 'The Stained glass Pickup'....I love it. Here are some of the titles from the content list: Praying in the Garden; Bringing Real Character to the Family Tree: and Hold to my teachings. The best part of reading these devotionals from 'The Stained Glass Pickup' is at the end Cathy writes a short praying saying for example: In the name of your son Jesus,Beside your throne,Who still intercedes for me. amen....

Remember enjoy your Lord's day with a Cathy Messecar devotional book....
Credit: http://stainedglasspickup.blogspot.com

Thoughts on Japan....

2011-03-24T10:14:00.001-07:00

Thoughts on Japan, Disaster Relief and Resilience << Trauma & children
1) Establish and maintain close reltionship with adults.
2)Ensure sense of Safety.
3)Practice Self-Regulation techniques,ex: Music;Art and Playing....
4)Encourage Optimism.
5)Identify Values & Beliefs.
6)Pray & practice on all of the above.

Remember: Enjoy your children & cherish the love :)
Credit: http://tlcinstitute.wordpress.com

Love thy neighbor....

2011-03-24T09:39:00.000-07:00

Quiet....God is visiting the Earth.

2011-03-24T09:35:00.000-07:00

Angels Unawares (ministering)....Hebrews 1:5-7

2011-03-24T09:31:00.000-07:00

v.5 For to which of his angels did God say 'You are my son, today I have become your father'. v.6 Let all God's angels worship him. v.7 In speaking of angels God said,"He makes his angels winds, his servants flames of fire."

Remember: Love thy neighbor, they may be Angels:)
Credit: Our Holy Lord God's word...Are not all angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation...Hebrews 1:l4
CREDIT: GOD & Reuben(artist)

Celtic Woman - The Voice (with lyrics)

2011-03-16T19:09:00.000-07:00

PSALM 19:14

2011-03-15T03:30:00.000-07:00

"Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight,O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer."

Remember: John 17...Jesus prayed his disciples be 'One' being 'Sanctified' through God's word.

LIBERTY IN LITERATURE....

2011-03-15T02:31:00.000-07:00

"Reading a great work of Literature can truly be liken to having a conversation with a great mind."
-Jennie Chancey

Remember Enjoy: A favorite books & note quotes....

ROMANTIC VALENTINES

2011-03-06T09:04:00.001-08:00

Had a beautiful Valentines Day with hubby & me :)
Received a small'Happy-Mail-Package' from my best friend chock full of Valentine treasures: A cute card, red lace plastic valentine coasters, heart stickers, etc.
It was a delightful treat...arrived Feb.16th...a reminder of a lovely Valentines day.

Remember: Enjoy a 'Lovely Evening with your hubby'...and enjoying sharing a small 'Happy-Mail-Package' with a loved one.

DAVEY'S DELIGHT....

2011-03-06T08:52:00.000-08:00

Spoke with our grandson Davey last Saturday. He was all excited for his brother Joey, who won 2nd place at the Regional Science Fair. Everyone was excited and talking loud in the background. Davey got flustered and said,'Do you mind, I'm speaking to Nana and I can't hear myself think!'....I had to laugh. With that, he shared with me how he's been carrying around this large '10th Anniversary' book of Calvin & Hobbes, so he can read it whenever he gets a chance. Typical 10 year old, I could just picture him with his backpack full of goodies: Book,art-notebook,pen,pencil,small hand-held toy,snacks,water-bottle,etc. It's an adventure in Davey's back-pack....wish I were there to share.

Remember: Always carry your favorite adventures with you....you never know, when you'll have quiet time to share your joys with loved ones.

HAPPYBIRTHDAY FIONA!!!

2011-03-06T08:44:00.000-08:00

Woke up this morning to children's laughter....
The girls are home! my neighbor has twin girls and my best friend Fiona, she's an answered prayer (prayed God would send a little red head-done:)
I peeked outside to see Fiona's red head and her sister Audrey (Juliet was inside). Fiona was riding her new bike, it was her birthday. I ran inside and grabbed her gift-bag with a plastic backpack full of plastic dishes & scarfs for her and her sisters, too. As I flew down the steps, I realized I had my bedroom slippers and they got wet. With a smiling heart,I gave Fiona her gift. She thanked me and said, "I'm five years old"!
I'm so glad to have such darling sweethearts living next door, she is like a fairey *twinkling* her pretty smile up at me on a sunny day.

Remember: Love & Enjoy your neighborhood *Fairies* every time you can....

OUR LIBRARIAN

2011-03-06T08:30:00.000-08:00

When our librarian is amused, you can here her laughter ringing through-out the library. It puts a smile on everyone's face.

Remember to Enjoy: A day amused at your library

HAPPINESS SON ON THE BIG 40!

2011-02-17T12:03:00.000-08:00

Best wished to my 'Fun in the Sun' son.
On his 40 year of bringing us such Joy & Happiness all our lives. We are really proud of all his wonderful accomplishments. His life is a testimony to a delightful servant to our Lord Jesus Christ.
May Our Holy Lord God delight in well-being and continue to bless his every endeavor.

Enjoy & Remember: All the favorite moments together of Love & Joy throughout the years.

WINTER WONDERLAND

2011-02-17T11:56:00.000-08:00

Created this with thoughts of my New England Sister's In Christ. We miss the beautiful snowy scenes, but not driving in it. It hailed yesterday and I giggled as a child as I held the little frost pebble in hand. Precious Memories of God opening his Snow-Chamber's and charming us with his precious visit to the earth he so generously created for us.

Enjoy & Remember: The Cool refreshing scent of newly fallen snow....

BED & BREAKFAST

2011-02-17T11:19:00.000-08:00

Been thinking B&B....and what it takes to run one.
The thought of being a Home-keeper after God's own heart. What a challenge beginning with a Welcoming Door sign, to Charming Kitchen, Quiet & warm sitting living-room, and beautiful bedroom.I've even thought of a name for our home....hmm sounds like a good idea.
Remember:
God's wise,powerful,creative,
presence
is ever with us.
Enjoy: A Restored & Renewed Home from Winter-Spring

A PATCHWORK FAMILY

2011-02-17T11:14:00.000-08:00

Been reading this wonderful book by Charlotte Hubbard. It's so good. The setting is on a Christian Homestead. Two Orphan children step off the railroad and are abandoned by their mother.
Taken in by this sincerely hospital Christian family, they are adopted and loved as one of their own. The tale is charming & whimsical,as it opens with a scene of an abundant Home-cooked meal,and beautiful script of this Western Historical melodrama. Hope you get to enjoy it too.

Remember: A good tale, spins sweet dreams...
Enjoy: A Home-cooked meal & Joyful fellowship.

Wren Bay promotional video (Please read description)

2011-02-16T03:07:00.000-08:00

TV Commercial - Dippity-Do (1968)

2011-02-13T01:01:00.000-08:00

Break out with the spongie rollers. I double dare you. Ana styling in her teens, too funny. Love it.

Sofia Vassilieva

2011-01-26T18:26:00.000-08:00

Just watched Sofia Vassilieva (Ariel from Medium)in Eloise the book character that lives in the New York Plaza Hotel...she was so funny & cute. This video does her justice...enjoy.

basement.mp4

2011-01-26T12:25:00.000-08:00

Art Therapy: Be the Change You Want to See

2011-01-24T07:00:00.000-08:00

LOVED BY ALL & MISSED BY MANY....

2011-01-10T13:02:00.000-08:00

Augustana recreates her life with her mother,
Remember how she taught us their is no other.

From Birth, my Mami would laugh & chide,
'Is it your birthday?', I almost died!
But she really was a fine lady you see,
Everyone knew her as a Sage, as sweet as could be.
While sitting on a Sunny bench w/her new 'Diana-Treasure' baby,
Someone laughed saying, 'You've lost your lap'....
'That'd be news to her, Mami said in a Snap':)
One Mother's day, she smiled & smelled my gift of scented flower,
Her joyful smile filled me up with God's loving power.
She sang as she taught me to re-pot plants....
as we played with the dirt (never mind the ants:)
Mami loved to walk to the places-where 'It' was at,
while I convinced her to adopt our friends cat.
She'd sing a dirge and teach us a lesson or two,
we sat at her feet, while she'd chase away blues.
'Annie,Get me a Cafe!',she'd say, while Mami sat with my sick sister Millie night & day.
Sewing was her legacy, she taught everything she knew to me :)
Mami read us'El Diario'newspaper daily, the woes & hooray,
As She taught & thought of our future life someday.
Mami's slipper-chancletas would fly thru the air,
as we tried to escape, daring to act as if we didn't care.
As a grown lady, Millie had Mami's change purse,
buying her medicine-now she was the nurse.
Our Parents on Sunday to the Park would go,
a promise made by my sister made along time ago.
The oldest sister has all the early memories,
for she was the one who cared for all of us, especially me.
As I was going thru Mami Treasures....found bounty items that her love did measure.
My favorite doll she kept safely,
and the quotes in Mami's letters still teach lessons to me.

Places in the Heart....

2011-01-09T09:45:00.000-08:00

Thoughtful Prayers for Persons & Families of those in the Arizona-Tragedy.

Among the deceased a young girl, and a gentlemen-member of the church of Christ. Precious are the memories.

God Bless & Protect....In Christ, thy will be done.

PASEDENA ROSE BOWL PARADE !!!

2011-01-02T07:50:00.001-08:00

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2011!

In Christ God promises a new beginning for you.

We shouldn't have to wait a whole year through.

All great blessings come from God above.

He sends them In Christ filled with his love.

As we watched the Parade, I exclaimed with glee,

One day Christ will come how grand that will be.

He's the Marshall in front float for all to see,

all the blessings that he gives us daily.

I enjoyed the excitement and I enjoyed the fun.

Someday it will be much better when we see God's son.

Remember & Enjoy: Life's Jubilee considering how wonderful & grand it will be for you & me.

Remember & Enjoy: Watch the Pasadena Rose Bowl Parade online: http://www.ktla.com/entertainment/roseparade/livevideo/

AS I REMEMBER CHRISTMAS....

2011-01-02T07:12:00.001-08:00

As I remember Christmas, I think of Christmas past.

The days & night spent wondering, when will he come at last.

Not realizing that in my quest our God was preparing me.

For that final celebration when Christ returns you'll see.

We thought of all the presents & candy oh so grand.

Just think of all the blessing 'In Christ' our God has planned.

The season changed in wonder and we all looked above.

Thinking of the joys fulfilled when God would send his love.

The girls all dressed so pretty, the boys sharp as a tac.

Eyes all looking forward, never looking back.

Courtney with her journal would write it down you see.

She kept all family memories to share with you & me.

Jasmine sweetly smiling preparing for that day.

To sing the Joys of Jesus her favorite song Sunday.

And Wesley boy was cousin sick, you know he just did miss.

Joel Andrew & David William, but one thing was amiss.

Their thoughts float to heaven as they worshipped God Sunday.

And they'd all know they're together In Spirit,

especially on the Lord's Day.

Remember & Enjoy: Angels rejoice when we turn our hearts to God....Acts 2:38-47....God adds us to his church family.

POPPA's TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS

2011-01-02T07:04:00.000-08:00

Tonight is Christmas Eve, and I can't wait to to hear

Poppa voice reading 'Twas the Night before Christmas right hear in my ear.

He reads it every year I know since we were little boys,

his voice puts us to sleep as I dream of Santa's toys.

Whenever I think of Poppa, I will always reminisce,

and his voice I'll hear in my heart as I plan my Christmas list.

Someday my children may ask me, of the stories Poppa read.

I will take them in my lap and repeat the words he said.

Merry Christmas to all and as they bow their head.

I'll plant a 'Poppa-kiss' and as I put them all to bed.

Remember & Enjoy: Cherished Memories...Thank you Poppa :)

Thoughts On Davey's Bike

2010-12-27T23:08:00.000-08:00

WATER-COLOUR CHRISTMAS

2010-12-27T22:59:00.000-08:00

Becky Kelley - Where's the Line to See Jesus - OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO

2010-12-17T02:36:00.000-08:00

Mary Pondered in her Heart....

2010-12-14T18:33:00.000-08:00

Luke 2:18,19....and all who heard it wondered at the things that were told by them the Shepherds. But Mary treasured up all these things pondering them in her Heart.

At this time of Merriment & Good Cheer....I must needs to like Our Lord's Mother Mary ponder in mine own heart what Christmas truly means to me as I consider these quotes: Isaiah 9:2...The people who walk in darkness shall see a great light, those who live in a dark land the light shall shine on them.
What can I give him, poor as I am ?
If I were a Shepherd, I'd bring him a lamb.
If I were a Wise Man, I would do my part.
Yet what can I give him? I give him my heart.
Christina Rossetti

May Christ Lord & light of our hearts shine through out all our Seasons with Love, Joy, Peace, Kindness, Patience, Goodness, Gentleness, Faithfulness and Self Control...

Remember: Rejoice in the Lord always, and again I say Rejoice.

Credit: http://justsomethinklings.blogspot.com

The Reason for the Season — Christmas Slideshow

2010-12-07T08:36:00.000-08:00

GARBERVILLE CA Lighted Truck Parade 2008

2010-12-06T05:59:00.000-08:00

Opera Company of Philadelphia "Hallelujah!" Random Act of Culture

2010-12-01T11:40:00.000-08:00

Funny Moments from Anne of Green Gables

2010-11-30T15:33:00.000-08:00

It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas

2010-11-30T12:42:00.000-08:00

Celtic Woman-O Holy Night-A Christmas Celebration

2010-11-30T12:40:00.000-08:00

AUTUMN ELUDES US

2010-11-20T12:07:00.000-08:00

Autumn with it's wonderous ways,
Know just how precious & few it's days.
Each time we go out to discover,
it flees away leaving glorious cover.
Of which to our eyes does bring more,
from God our soul he shows restore.
In it's beauty we do see,
God glorious grace thru eternity.

Credit: Thank you....amari-lys at polyvore.com

Love you forever. I Love this Book!

2010-11-16T12:08:00.000-08:00

VETERAN'S DAY WITH YOU....

2010-11-12T09:14:00.000-08:00

We spent our Veteran's Day together,
God sent from above perfect weather.
We love Fortuna a fun-filled town,
This day our Veteran's they did crown.
With Honor, love & respect due,
to someone as precious & courageous as you.
As the taps did play my heart did swell,
Stirring my heart for the young confederate soldiers who rang the bell.
On those cold days they did march to fight,
their spirits today took their flight.
As today each soldier was called to stand,
My pride in you was oh so grand.
Your served with respect & duty fullfilled,
Following those who's memory is honored still.

Thank you for caring & sharing....:)

BECOME AS A CHILD AGAIN.....

2010-11-12T09:00:00.000-08:00

I felt like a child once again,
as before our precious flag I did spend.
Putting my hand upon my heart,
did cause my memories & tears to start.
I thought of day that long gone by,
when all was well in God's loving eye.
As a child so innocent I did say,
Our National Anthem everyday.
As I sang & pondered at Glories Red,White & blue,
I prayed God bless America...me & you.

All For One & One for All....

2010-11-12T08:49:00.000-08:00

PRAYING FOR OUR SOLDIERS...

2010-11-12T08:32:00.001-08:00

We have soldiers we pray for,
every time we ask for more,

That God will keep them in his care,
for they fight for Freedom, love & care.

Looking forward to this week
to spend a day,

With many a Soldier,
who fought their way...

From death door they did return,
and God's protection they did learn.

Our Holy Lord does answer prayer,
and always keep them in his care.

Remember: To honor a Veteran on his/her day.....

Albuquerque Tourism Video

2010-11-07T14:42:00.000-08:00

REBEKAH'S HOPE

2010-11-04T14:09:00.000-07:00

Once upon a lovely spring day,
Rebekah Hope thought to pray.
A beautiful girl to protect & love,
Trusting this gift-child from God above.

REFLECTIONS IN PRELUDE

2010-11-04T13:53:00.000-07:00

Passing by the pretty pond.
The lady pause and thought beyond.
To days long gone and did reflect.
Thoughts a faithful heart would not reject.
The sunshine lovingly on her brow.
As the lady of Autumn took her bow.
She pledge that one day soon she'd see,
her children pause beside their tree.
In adoration she did pray...
To see God's heritage play one day.

Credit: Elizabeth Adele Forbes

OUR JOYFUL OCTOBER DAY....

2010-11-04T13:28:00.000-07:00

Happy Anniversary October couple...on a festive fall day, our lives went out to play. We felt the breeze and smelled crisp fresh New England air.
We smiled in love without a care.
Today we celebrate that wonderful day.
Still sensing the beauty we share always.